Day: October 18, 2021

Four poster presentations add to the evidence of the beneficial effects of lanifibranor therapy on key components of NASH, following further sub-analyses of Inventiva’s NATIVE Phase IIb clinical trial results The fifth poster presentation demonstrates that lanifibranor improves NASH, fibrosis and diastolic dysfunction in a hamster model of diet-induced NASH and diastolic dysfunctionDaix (France), Long Island City (New York, United States), October 18, 2021 – Inventiva (Euronext Paris and Nasdaq: IVA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of oral small molecule therapies for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and other diseases with significant unmet medical needs, today announced that five scientific abstracts have been selected for poster presentations...

TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the request of IIROC, Just Energy Group Inc. (“Just Energy” or the “Company”) (TSXV:JE; OTC:JENGQ), a retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities and bringing energy efficient solutions, carbon offsets and renewable energy options to customers, announced today that the Company wishes to confirm that the Company’s management is unaware of any material change in the Company’s operations that would account for the recent increase in market activity. As previously reported, FTI Consulting Canada Inc. (the “Monitor”) is overseeing the proceedings of the Company under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) (“CCAA”) as the court-appointed Monitor. Further information regarding the CCAA proceedings is available at the Monitor’s website at http://cfcanada.fticonsulting.com/justenergy....

Northvale, NJ, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc. (OTCQB – ADMT) was announced as First Place winner in the category of Electronics at the International Trade Council’s Annual Go Global Awards Ceremony October 14, 2021. This year’s awards were presented by the Go Global Judging Panel consisting of dignitaries from eleven countries around the world including the United States. ADMT provides contract design, engineering, regulatory and manufacturing services for precision electronics with a particular expertise in electronic medical devices for therapeutics and diagnostics at its FDA-Registered medical device facility in Northvale, New Jersey USA. Receiving the award, Andre DiMino, President of ADMT, stated, “Thanks to the judges for the honor of selecting our company...

Additional $267,000 Contract Signed MONTREAL, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (NASDAQ: PYR) (TSX: PYR) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech Company (hereinafter referred to as the “Company” or “PyroGenesis”), that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gases, today is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Pyro Green-Gas (formerly known as Air Science Technologies Inc.), has received a milestone payment of approximately $2.5MM under an existing $9.3MM contract with Tata Steel (the “Client”), one of the world’s top diversified steel producers with commercial operations worldwide. The balance under this contract, of approximately $3MM, is expected to be fully received within the next nine months. Under this...

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today issued the following statement in support of an announcement by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae’s low-income refinance programs will be expanded to include those making at or below 100% of the area median income (AMI)—up from 80% AMI. Donna Corley, Freddie Mac executive vice president and head of Single-Family released the following statement: “Freddie Mac is taking action to ensure more deserving homeowners can benefit from today’s low mortgage rate environment through refinancing. Working with our lender clients and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, we are now able to help even more lower-income households reduce their interest rate and their monthly mortgage payment through our Refi Possible solution. Our...

Manchester-based DraftKings Sportsbook at Filotimo opening sister location in Dover; new sportsbook to be third retail sportsbook in NH BOSTON and CONCORD, N.H., Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The New Hampshire Lottery, DraftKings Inc.(Nasdaq: DKNG) and Filotimo Casino & Restaurant are teaming up again to expand retail sports betting in New Hampshire. Manchester-based Filotimo Casino & Restaurant, which houses DraftKings Sportsbook at Filotimo, today opened a sister retail sports betting establishment in Dover under the same name located at 887 Central Avenue in Rollinsford. The Filotimo property is shared between the city of Dover and the town of Rollinsford, with the building located in Rollinsford. DraftKings Sportsbook at Filotimo in Dover marks New Hampshire’s third retail sportsbook; DraftKings Sportsbook at The...

In week 42 Kvika banki hf. („Kvika“ or „the bank“) purchased 1,984,883 of its own shares at the purchase price 54,385,794 ISK. See further details below:Date Time No. of shares purchased Share price (rate) Purchase price18.10.2021 09:56:12 1,984,883 27.40 54,385,794Total   1,984,883   54,385,794The trade is in accordance with Kvika‘s buyback programme, announced on 16 July 2021 and based on the authorisation of a shareholders‘ meeting of Kvika held on 21 April 2021. Kvika held 115,271,417 own shares prior to the notified transacton and has, thus, purchased a total of 117,256,300 shares under the buyback programme, which corresponds to 2.410% of issued shares in the company. Total purchase price is 2,858,421,569 ISK. Buyback allowed under the programme amounted to a maximum of 117,256,300 million shares. The buy back is therefore...

The new Limited–Time-Only Cheetos Flamin` Hot Sticks with Chipotle Aioli and Strawberry Mango Lemonade with Tajin® add major kick to Hot Dog on a Stick’s famous menu LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hot Dog on a Stick, the iconic beach born brand, is bringing the heat with new Limited-Time-Only Cheetos Flamin’ Hot® Sticks with Chipotle Aioli and Strawberry Mango Lemonade with Tajin®. Any stick item on the menu (Original Turkey, Beef, Veggie, or Cheese) can be transformed into a Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Stick for just $.99 more. Paired with Strawberry Mango Lemonade with Tajin®, it’s the hottest fall menu item around. Hot Dog on a Stick partnered with Frito-Lay/PepsiCo to create Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Sticks. Playing up the brand’s famous Party Batter, which all stick items are dipped in, the Cheetos Flamin’ Hot topping...

WSFS Shari KruzinskiWSFS Shari KruzinskiWILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), today announced that Shari Kruzinski has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Officer (CCO) reporting to Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President and CEO. In her new role, she will lead the Bank’s Customer division including Customer Experience and enterprise-wide Customer initiatives. Kruzinski will continue to oversee the Bank’s retail offices, contact center, and retail operations, which all have significant Customer accountability. “Shari is a respected leader with more than 30 years’ experience in banking and at WSFS,” said Levenson. “Her expanded role will continue to keep Customers at the center of everything we do; it will ensure...